How long is the WN59 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 55 min. Chicago to Raleigh-Durham is 1,016 km (631 mi).

Which terminal does WN59 use?

It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does WN59 have?

Also listed as SWA59 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 59.

WN59 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Chicago to Raleigh-Durham (SWA59)

Southwest Airlines WN 59

Landed On Time

MDW Chicago

Scheduled: 18:45
Actual: 19:17

Gate: B24

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

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RDU Raleigh-Durham

Scheduled: 21:40
Actual: 21:44
Delay

Terminal: 1 | Gate: A8

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

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Landed 9h 55m ago 100%

MDW 19:17 RDU 21:44

1,016 km (631 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1016 km / 631 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:55 · Actual Duration: 01:27

WN 59 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Chicago to Raleigh-Durham

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	MDW	RDU	19:17	21:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	MDW	RDU	19:14	21:41	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	MDW	RDU	19:14	21:40	Landed	Track >

Southwest Airlines operates WN 59 from Chicago to Raleigh-Durham, a 1,016 km (631 mi) trip, three times a week (Thursday, Friday and Sunday). The timetable allows 1 h 55 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Yesterday it left 32 minutes late and still landed at 21:44, just 4 minutes behind schedule.

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About WN 59

Route: Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Raleigh-Durham International Airport RDU
Distance: 1,016 km (631 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 1 h 55 min
Flies: Thu, Fri, Sun

WN 59 FAQ

How long is the WN59 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 55 min. Chicago to Raleigh-Durham is 1,016 km (631 mi).
Which days does WN59 fly?: Three times a week: Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does WN59 use?: It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WN59 have?: Also listed as SWA59 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 59.

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